Which of the following is NOT a benefit covered by Medicare Supplement Plan A Core Benefits?

Medicare Supplement Plan A, also known as Medigap Plan A, is designed to fill in some of the gaps in coverage provided by Medicare. The benefits offered by this plan include various coinsurance and copayment assistance related to Medicare Part A and Part B services.

Long-term care coverage is not included in Medicare Supplement Plan A. This type of care typically refers to a variety of services that help individuals with daily activities or medical needs over an extended period of time, and it is not covered under Medicare at all. Medicare primarily provides coverage for specific medical services, hospital stays, and related costs, but long-term care services often require separate insurance policies, such as long-term care insurance.

The other benefits listed, including Part A hospice care coinsurance or copayment, Part B coinsurance or copayment, and the coverage of Part A hospital costs for additional days, are all included in the core benefits of Medicare Supplement Plan A. Therefore, these options reinforce the understanding of what is covered under this specific Medigap plan.